Witty
‘24-25 Back-to-School Guide
We know that there’s a lot to prep to set your classroom up for success - and we are here to help! Our Back-to-School Guide includes activities, resources, and actionable tips to create a dynamic and comprehensive learning experience in your classroom this school year.
Together let’s make it a Breakout year!
-The Breakout EDU Team
Breakout EDU offers five different activities to suit all of your classroom goals. Whether you are looking for a quick digital activity to activate critical thinking skills or an immersive, hands-on experience to introduce a new subject, we have you covered with a growing library of games!
An Activity for Every Lesson Plan
August 20-21
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Four Ways to Start the Year with Breakout EDU
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Break the Ice
Returning to school can be nerve-wracking for students. Breakout EDU games foster teamwork and belonging from Day 1, serving as effective icebreakers, team-building exercises, or rewards.
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Establish Your Classroom Culture
Breakout EDU games teach students effective communication, problem-solving, and trust-building with peers, fostering a positive classroom culture that enhances learning all year.
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Develop Critical Thinking Skills
By regularly presenting engaging challenges that require analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information, Breakout EDU helps students develop critical thinking skills and learn to make informed decisions.
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Amplify Excitement
for Learning
Teachers who regularly integrate Breakout EDU into their lesson plans ignite a sense of curiosity, making learning more enjoyable and supporting content retention throughout the entire year.
Back-to-School Games
Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, these games are sure to get everyone working together and excited about their new classroom.
Back-to-School Buddies Mystery
We need to explore each room to solve the mystery and find our missing Back-to-School Buddies!
Witty’s Produce Puzzle
In his excitement, Witty lost the key to the barn, and he needs to find it so he can put his tools and supplies away and safely store the fruit and vegetables overnight.
Time for School
The animals of Woodland school arrived ready to learn, but they’re a little mixed up. Great time telling practice for Grades 3-4!
Time for School
Witty’s Produce Puzzle
In his excitement, Witty lost the key to the barn, and he needs to find it so he can put his tools and supplies away and safely store the fruit and vegetables overnight.
Back-to-School Scramble
The animals are a bit scrambled. Where do they sit? Who’s here? Recommended for K-2 students.
Time for School
Tips for Introducing Breakout EDU to Your Students
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Describe what to expect. Explain how to look for clues in the puzzle's image and description. Point out colors, shapes, numbers, letters, and directions. See if they can decode the clues to help lead to the digital lock combination.
Encourage collaboration. Sharing ideas, listening to one another, and working together is the key to success.
Step back and observe. This is an excellent opportunity for informal evaluation. Watch as students work together and interact. Provide a hint or direction only when needed. A hint is not the answer, but a nudge in the right direction.
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Trial and error is a part of the process. It is okay for students to test their ideas often. If it doesn't unlock the lock, regroup with teammates and try again!
Reflect on the experience. Use the reflection questions provided, or write your own. Having students explain their thinking, give a shout out to a teammate, or design a new puzzle to add to the game is where the magic happens!
Find more Breakout EDU facilitation tips and resources on our blog!
August New Game Releases
New educational games are added every month. Check out what’s new for students to play in August!
Operation Deep Dive: A Coral Reef Caper
On the last night of coral reef camp, you overhear some scuba gear-clad thieves planning to retrieve a stolen statue. Can you swap the statue, repair the reef, and save the day?
Witty and the Missing Medal
Witty, a multi-talented athlete, was captivating the crowd with his performances in events like the Pommel Horse, weightlifting, swimming, and more.
The King's Missing Crowns
One sunny morning, a mischievous dragon swooped down and snatched the royal crown from the king's head!
Monster Games: Algorithm Arcade
There is an issue with the Monster Games. The monsters are not that great with math as they never seem to pay attention which means leaderboards are a mess.
Lockstars Spotlight
Tag @BreakoutEDU on social media to share how you’re using Breakout EDU in your classroom.
Students keep their Lock of the Day streaks going!
From Gifted & Talented Specialist Bea Ortega
Students celebrate solving a Digital Game and breaking out!
From Grade 3/4 Teacher Elissa MacDonnell
Students work together and check each other’s thinking on a large dry erase board.
From 4th Grade Teacher Katie Clark
Discover a wide array of classroom games that will keep your students engaged all school year! With thousands of options to choose from, you can find the perfect educational game that is packed with fun, excitement, and learning.
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